Section 159 – The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPc)

159. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.

Such Magistrate, on receiving such report, may direct an investigation, or, if he thinks fit, at once proceed or depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to proceed, to hold a preliminary inquiry into or otherwise to dispose of, the case in the manner provided in this Code.

Section 159 – The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPc)

159. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.

Such Magistrate, on receiving such report, may direct an investigation, or, if he thinks fit, at once proceed of depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to proceed, to hold a preliminary inquiry into or otherwise to dispose of, the case in the manner provided in this Code.